Carrying The Maximum Load Allowed - Ducati SPORTTOURING ST3 Manuel D'utilisation

Carrying the maximum load allowed

Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding,
carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety and
comfort.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these
safety features and avoiding trouble when performing
sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Important
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When the side panniers are fitted, it is recommended
to never exceed 120 Km/h.
Further reduce speed if tyres are worn down and when
riding on poor road surface or with poor visibility.
Information about carrying capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
including rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional
accessories should not exceed:
420 Kg / 924 Ibs.
The weight of luggage alone should never exceed 23 Kg
divided as follows (fig. 1):
max 9 kg for each side pannier;
max 5 kg for tank bag.
Try to arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the
lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided on
the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Improperly secured
luggage may affect stability.
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Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to the front
mud guard as this would affect stability and cause danger.
Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the
gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts.
If you install the side panniers (available from Ducati Spare
Parts Department):
sort luggage and accessories so to distribute weight
evenly and then arrange them in the panniers so that they
are well balanced; lock both side panniers using the
suitable key lock.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 83 and that they are in good condition.
fig. 1